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THE DAILY W ALASKAN CITY OFROIRL PHPER No. :? VOL. VIII 3KAGWAY. AL4SKA FRIOAY, MARCH 10 1905 PRICE 10 CENTS JAPAN CAPTURES MUKDEN CLOSE CONNECriONS MADE TOR FAIRBANKS Arrangements Made to Take Passenger s to Tanana Immediately Upon Arrival at Daw sun Road and Accomodations Good Arran>rem -nn have been perfected >?iereby it is DOs-i>le for Tanana bound l> isson?er> to ruakc close connections at Dawson for K.?ir' -anks. If eight or tea person* de<:re to make the trip to the n>w Alaskan metropolis they oan notify the traftic department of the \V. P. Jte Y. II. aiul arran>?em nts will be made at Dawson by wire f orn here to have a riif waUitijj at that place to take the passengers on to their destination upon the arrival of the \V. P. & Y. R. stage containing them. A letter has been received from J. H. R igers, general a^ent for the W. F. A Y. II at Daws o, at the traffic de partnen', in which he say*, among other things: "E.l Verreau, who has the contract to carry the mail between this plate ami Kagle, has established a weekly stage route b .'tween the two plxces. He charges tij for the trip. H-j is well equipped and may increase his service to two weekly trips. His stage now leaves every Wednesday. "Verreau will take pas>ea^ers to the Dumber of eight or 10 at a time through to Kairbauks for $1.">0. His rate to Circle U #73. There are plenty of good roadhouses all the way to Fairbanks, and the trail ?HARRISONS'^ BUTTERICK PUBLICATIONS Which Should Interest You " The Art of Candy Making" "Art and Ecclesiastical Embroider)" "Recitations aad How to Hecite" Amatuer Photograph)" "Fancy Drills" "Health" "Child Life" "Fancy Stitcbes" "Modern Lace Making" "The Art of Knitting" "Canning and Preserving" "C oramon Ills of Life" "Parlor l'iants and Window Cardeoinsr" ^Phon^5^^^^^StoreOpeE^venings A man never wanted an Overcoat worse than he does right now ! These severe north winds sav L 4 Whiz III I Overcoat" Without one you get Colds- Pills Chills and Doctor's Bills. czz With one you get Satisfaction Com fort Style and Value Received Take your choice. I . R. Clayson $ Co. The One Price Clothier is in first class condition. Sever. 1 large four horse outfito have gone in from here with full loads of freight. Freighters are charging 25 cents a pound. Five or six four horse teams will leave this week with freight and passengeis. "M ushers are making the trip eith r wav in 10 or 12 days. "A man who just arrived from Fair banks in a rig in 10 days says the road is a boulevard the whole way. ''Horses can be purchased here from $150 upward. Plenty of sleds and feed can be h;d at any point along the way. ''Roadhouse expense, are from tl to ?1.50 per meal GETS BEE1ER More S rikers lipgiii Work lmjiroviuK Seme-* i [Special Dispatch to Dully Alaskan.] New York, Ma ch 10 ? Many subway strikers resumed work this morning. The service is much improved today. Freight Stage Oat Whitehorse, March 10 ? A White Pass freight stage left for Dawson at 11a m. with E000 pouuds of mail, ex press and freight. B ISKET OE LIQLORS EOR I HE WINNER A basket of assorted liquors will be j given the winDer of the solo tourna nament which is in progress at the Se attle Saloon. The contest will be deci ded March 20. The person who shall have won the greatest number of gauies by that time will b? declared to bo the winner. tf. Fresh bread delivered to any part of ?.he city at any time by the Boss II iker. All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Resturant. SPECIALS ! FOR THIS WEEK ONLY DRUGS >r> Q Linked Together In our business are two classes of jtoods? those strictly for medicinal purposes and those for other uses. The latter are known as Druggists' Sundries We have just received an extra large amount of Writing Material and in order to reduce oer stock we are making Rock Bottom Prices !C'ome in and examine the quality of these goods and you will be convin I ceil. Kelly S Co. The Old Reliable Druggists Manchurian capital and Russian stronghold with thousands on thousands of prisoners and enor mous quantities of supplies fall into hands of Japan. Russians admit complete defeat. (Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan) (Special Dispatches to Daily Alaskan) Yaukow. March 1,0? Mukden has fallen. The end came at 10 o'clock this morning when the Japanese occupied the place. The Russians there are panic stricken. Thous ands 011 thousands of prisoners and enormous quantities if supplies have been captured by the Japanese. The streets are covered with Russian corpses, which are piled in heaps. There have been no burials for four days i and tne number of dead fallii g into the hands of the Jap anese is very great. St Petersburg, March 10 ? The news of the fall of Muk den this morning has been confirmed. JAPS PURSUE ROUTFD ENEMY Tokyo, March 10 ? The Ja| anese are pursuing the Rus sians who are fleeing northward toward Tie pass. The Russians have evacuated Fusang, 15 miles south of Tie pass, which has been Gen. Kuropatkin's headquarters for the last four days. It is believed now that Gen. Kuropatkin and the great er part of his army is at Tie pass. The Russians hold the railfoad from Tie pass north ward t6 Harbin, 260 miles distant. It is believed Gen. Kuropatkin will try to hold Tie pass for the purpose of covering the retreat of his army on the railway to Harbin. The left wing of the Japanese army, in command of Gen. Nogi is making a detour by forced marching to cut the railway north of Tie pass. It is hoped they will cut off further retreat. RUSSIANS LOOK FOR THE WORST St. Petersburg, March 10 ? The war oflice is prepared to hear of Gen. Kuropatkin 's complete annihilation or sur render. Some hope is entertained, however, that he can cover his retreat to Harbin or Kirin. The latter is a forti fied town on the railroad 75 miles south of Harbin. TOGI AFTER BALTIC B LEET - Singapore, March 10 ? In the last few days more than a pcore of Japanese men of war, colliers and supply ships have been added to the fleet of that country in the Indian waters They are preparing to meet the Russian fleet. SELECT m Gov, BfUlon M'Millin fo Sue c e?l Bite [Special Dispatches to Alaskan.] Memphis, Tenn.. March 10? Former Governor Kenton McMillin will be elec ted to the United States senate t>y the legislature of Tennessee. There will be no opposition. The election will take place March 21 at which time the legislature lias been called to meet. For H nt Rouse on Sevefith avenue and Main street, vartly furnished. Klegant 10x10 bath room. Inquire of Lee Guthrie. At Wholaaala Prioaa The Mascot saloon sells liquors either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. * 10-1 if. MAY DiSOLVE L mrier Government Threat em d V\ ith Distraction [Special Dispatch to Gaily Alaskan.] Montreal. March 10? The Laurier government is in imrai .ent danger of dissolution. The resignation of Clifford Sifton is causing a wider breach in the affairs of the Dominion than it was ex ; pected to cause. It is reported that W. S, Fielding, minister of finance, and Sir William Mulock, postmaster general, have also resigned but that the premier has not accepted their resignations yet. The troubles all come from the bill granting government funds to Catholic schools in the two new provinces. I It is reported' that a political relig ious war is on und that Laurier will re sign and call a new elect'on. Old po litical lines are becoming obliterated Onr Fresh Stock _ Garden and flower ? Seeds ? Has Arrived and Is Now on Sa1^. This Is ths Time to Secure the Best Assortment We Also Have All Kinds of Grass Seeds In Any- Quantity Q PC 11 Sole Agent? Rose ol E:!ensburg Butter The Best That fooney Can Buy C// umAJl' A) as GujL d /testily. cLeJ^ifroS Jus, -try, J/a?u Sey?orL/. i THE ROSS-HIGG-INS CO. Sole Agents, Skagway and Juneau. TO WED Crown Prince ami Ci Cilia Mirry In Jane [Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. Berlin, March 10 ? It Is officially an- j counced that the Crown Prince Fred- ^ erick William, of Germany, and the | Duchess Cecilia will wed June 6. There will be an elaborate wedding. I adieu' Gail.) Tomorrow A special meeting of St. Saviour's Guild has been called for tomorrow at 3 p. m. Matters of imp rtancc must ba decided and a full attendance is neces sary. IT IS TRUE :Xii? \J Jury Stys Strychuiue Caoseil I)t ath (Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.) Honolulu. March 10? The jury in the inquest on t> e body of M;s. Stanford last night returned a verdict that her death was caused by strychnine which she look in a bottle of carbonate of so 'a, th2 poison being placed in the bottle by a person or persons unknowD. The police are without clues. Dog Lost? Vonng fox terrier bitch, white, with one black spot on each ear. Finder please notify James tfair, Twen ty-second avenue and Main street. 2t HOPELESS It is a hopeless task to try to improve the complexion without the assistance of pure and Don irritating soap. Our Window This Week is full of ail kinds of soars? imported and do mestic. The very best brands made, highly perlumed soaps and plain, everyday service able soaus? soaps suitable for everybody and everybody's pocketbook. Wm. Britt ?3? Cor. Broadway and Sixth Ave. Have You Seen the Late Funny Papers? They are funnier than ever, and very educational for bright ideas. Chealanders, nm ^?W ? mill IMHIIIIIIII IHIIBM SEASONABLE GOODS Snow Shoes, Sleds and Dog Harness Let Us Figure With You When You Go Inside I Dement & Gearhartl